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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection :biggrin: They aren't...
    If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection :biggrin: They aren't always keen on Junk mail tho - sensible creatures.
    If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection :biggrin: They aren't always keen on Junk mail tho - sensible creatures.
    If it's anything like some of the rural Post Boxes round here, they'd be better inventing a password unknown to Snails - the amount of stuff that gets nibbled before collection :biggrin: They aren't...
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  2. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
    A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
    A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
    A Meta version is likely to be very comprehensive though. They have endless money to throw at developing it and their profits will rely on it working well.
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  3. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024 to 2026

    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
    Thank you. Yes, they are a lovely plant. t is my first year with it.
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    @Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and...
    @Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and eat with). My middle name is Elizabeth, as was my Mum's @Busy-Lizzie . Had confirmation that our...
    @Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and eat with). My middle name is Elizabeth, as was my...
    @Ladybird4 they are 'adventurous eaters', but I have never done Chinese for them before. Thai, Indian, Burmese curry, Tex Mex, salads, they eat the lot! They really are a delight to cook for (and...
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  5. Michael Hewett
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    Something sad ...

    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible. :)It's nice to see these very generous acts...
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need bigger facilities and this will make that possible....
    Our local shelter which is carefully scrutinized to make sure donations are not wasted and staff are kind have just, at the beginning of the month, received a $10 million dollar gift. They need...
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  6. hi2u_uk

    Blue bells

    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest every year since.
    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been digging out as many as I can and slicing off the rest...
    I thought the same when we first moved here and several clumps pf bluebells appeared the first spring. After 10 years or so they had spread all over, into the bases of shrubs etc. I've been...
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  7. Erigeron

    Root trainer/barrier in bought plant - ok to plant?

    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too slowly.There is big demand for things that biodegrade...
    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily, the issue is that material degrades way too...
    Idk for mature plants but the coir plugs in those teabags are very consistent and cheap for producing stuff from seed or tiny cuttings and it has holes for small roots so you can uplant it easily,...
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  8. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
    At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
    At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
    At 4pm it started raining and still is with a moderate breeze from the south west temp 10c feels like 8c
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  9. Erigeron

    How do you feel if this happens?

    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
    No, thats factory formed. Proper gates are hand forged but totally unaffordable.....
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  10. Beatts

    Doable do you think?

    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn then, you'd need to make sure you maintain it very...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of course you want the lawn to be a feature lawn...
    Agreed.The wobbyness detracts from the rest of the garden and the main shape is meant to unite one idea together in a garden that size, so the lawn leads the eye to the borders etc.Unless of...
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  11. Kevin Cowans

    How to take a Cutting of a Japanese Anemone

    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
    Hello @PhilippaThanks for the Reply.I think I will keep it on the Kitchen Windowsill until, maybe, the End of March and then hand it over to them.Hopefully they will not Kill it :)ThanksKevin
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  12. Tidemark

    Old apple variety - anybody?

    Looks a bit old for me.
    Looks a bit old for me.
    Looks a bit old for me.
    Looks a bit old for me.
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  13. Dan1981

    Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio

    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may find tiles that you can recycle. I don't mind that...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not being level-headed. On places like gumtree you may...
    I repurposed surplus concrete patio tiles as stepping stones, using an angle grinder to soften the shape into something less square. Picture below shows the shape - the wonkiness comes from not...
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  14. Gairdner
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    New Here…

    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
    Great news. I lived in East Lothian and moved to the South Coast and the advice I get here is completely different from when I lived in Scotland.
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  15. JWK
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  16. James Quested

    Dying Privet Hedge

    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
    The variegated Pittosporum Elizabeth could work well - one of my neighbours has a very attractive hedge of this. I liked @Plantminded's suggestion of a flowering climber for the arch itself, too.
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  17. shiney
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    FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
    Colours of Spring.
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  18. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I...
    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The sight filled me with dread.In her left hand she...
    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I went to bed. An hour later she appeared; The...
    FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRESThe missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".Well I just left her to it, And at ten I...
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to...
    Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to people on here and the importance of harnessing light and making use of best as a tool.I find all this...
    Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to people on here and the importance of harnessing light...
    Last year I had better results than ever before, with some nice plants grown from seed, my favourite was tobacco plant, which was very tall and beautiful flowers. My success was listening to...
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  20. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled...
    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled cayenne pepper over them to stop the mice. Last time I showed direct mice ate them. I'll see what...
    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled cayenne pepper over them to stop the mice. Last time I...
    That looks really goodIt's been a lovely afternoon. I've sown mangetout peas and broad beans in the vegetable garden. I soaked them in meths first, hadn't got any paraffin, and I sprinkled...
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